JHancock Bond R6 (JHBSX)
| Fund Assets | 26.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.36% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 100.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.63 |
| YTD Return | 3.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.30% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.15 |
| 52-Week High | 14.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1121 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2011 |
About JHBSX
John Hancock Bond Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in intermediate core-plus bonds. Its primary function is to provide investors with diversified exposure to the U.S. fixed income market, aiming for both income generation and capital preservation. The fund invests across a broad array of investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, U.S. Treasuries, securitized debt, and other government obligations, with notable allocations to sectors like banking, energy, and real estate. It is actively managed, employing strategies to capture value through sector selection, credit analysis, and duration management. The fund’s monthly dividend distribution and a yield that consistently exceeds its peer group underscore its focus on regular income. With assets well above category averages and an expense ratio significantly lower than peers, John Hancock Bond Fund Class R6 serves institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking a stable, cost-efficient core bond allocation. It plays a key role in balancing risk and return within multi-asset portfolios, especially during periods of market volatility or shifting interest rates.
Performance
JHBSX had a total return of 1.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.99%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.48% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.32 | 3.74% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 06.30.31 | 2.78% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 02.15.55 | 2.28% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 05.15.35 | 2.11% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.375% | T.1.375 08.15.50 | 1.30% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 11.15.44 | 1.27% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4% | T.4 11.15.42 | 1.09% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 11.15.43 | 1.08% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 0.98% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3.375% | T.3.375 08.15.42 | 0.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.05129 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.05105 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.05106 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.05094 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0513 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.05048 | Feb 28, 2025 |